Türkiye bursts with pride in nationwide Republic Day celebrations

The Turkish Air Force aerobatic team, Turkish Stars, performs over Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of modern Türkiye's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, during Republic Day celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the republic, Ankara, Oct. 29, 2026.

People visit Anıtkabir during Republic Day celebrations marking the 103rd anniversary of the republic's founding, in Ankara, Oct. 29, 2026.

A parade is held from the Turkish Parliament to the historic First Parliament building in Ulus to mark Oct. 29 Republic Day in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A parade is held from the Turkish Parliament to the historic First Parliament building in Ulus to mark Oct. 29 Republic Day in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A parade is held from the Turkish Parliament to the historic First Parliament building in Ulus to mark Oct. 29 Republic Day in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A parade is held from the Turkish Parliament to the historic First Parliament building in Ulus to mark Oct. 29 Republic Day in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A parade is held from the Turkish Parliament to the historic First Parliament building in Ulus to mark Oct. 29 Republic Day in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A child gives a military salute in front of Anıtkabir during Republic Day celebrations in Ankara, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

Motorcyclists ride across the July 15 Martyrs Bridge during a parade marking the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

Zonguldak'ta, 29 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramı ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin 103. yıl dönümü dolayısıyla törenler düzenlendi. Karaelmas Kemal Köksal Stadyumu’ndaki törende öğrenciler bayrak gösterisi sundu.

Republic Day celebrations featuring poetry recitals, folk dances and dance performances conclude with a parade at Cumhuriyet Square in Izmir, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

Republic Day celebrations featuring poetry recitals, folk dances and dance performances conclude with a parade at Cumhuriyet Square in Izmir, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

Republic Day celebrations featuring poetry recitals, folk dances and dance performances conclude with a parade at Cumhuriyet Square in Izmir, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

A ceremony marking Oct. 29 Republic Day is held at Dumlupınar Sports Hall in Kütahya, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.

Residents attend a ceremony marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye at Artuklu Sports Hall in Mardin, Türkiye, Oct. 29, 2026.